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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1908
Page
2
A roundup of political moves and misadventures from Stanford to Taft. Reports include student protests at Stanford against President Jordan, leadership changes, railroad mergers in Mexico, scattered violence and crime in several cities, and political forecasts on immigration and policy. Also notes on earthquakes, fires, and naval matters.
A. D. Bailey, Wells Fargo express messenger, was murdered while asleep on Santa Fe train No. 115 between Florence and Newton Kansas. Robbers ransacked the car, stealing about 19000 to 1000 in money and jewelry. Bailey’s body was found in a pool of blood with his skull crushed and jaw broken. Keys were taken from his pockets, safes rifled, then replaced.
Portland officials expect the Oregon Railroad Commission to sustain the Portland chamber of commerce complaint against the O R & N company, ordering a material reduction in main and branch line class rates statewide. The ruling could shift transcontinental and interstate tariffs and prompt railroad shipper adjustments amid anticipated legal challenges by Harriman interests. The commission members emphasized a thorough, fair inquiry and deny arbitrary action.
Telluride Colorado March 31 Sheriff Fitzpatrick strengthens jail defenses after the attempted murder of General Bulkley Wells manager of the Smuggler Union mines at Pandora. Steve Adams held for killing Arthur L Collins faces rising hostility as returning miners from strike days fuel resentment.
Seventy-one men are known to have perished in Union Pacific Coal Company Mine No 1 at Hanna Wyoming. Fifty-four names are obtained. Seventy-one coffins have been rushed to Hanna. Rescue workers face days more before bodies are reached due to closing west stairs and smothering fires below the tenth level and drawing off gas.
The body of Gregory Gerachonin, the Russian terrorist leader who died recently in Switzerland, was buried today in a Paris cemetery. Four thousand exiles followed the hearse as a wreath adorned procession, with American Socialist groups represented by Anna Strunsky sending a car and large wreaths.
A fresh conspiracy against the government has been discovered in this city. The plot led by General Larraque and four others was uncovered this afternoon as authorities report arrests and ongoing investigations.
The secretary of state has begun distributing the June election pamphlets with measures and arguments. Over 60 000 have been sent to voters, with 100 000 pamphlets printed at $6 378.75. Costs and refunds are detailed, including postage estimates and savings by Secretary Benson.
Secretary of State Benson mails 25 000 initiative and referendum pamphlets to Oregon voters weighing over four tons in 106 mail sacks. Postage totals 750 dollars as clerks continue the distribution. rate suggests completion in about 16 days by April 11 if lists arrive quickly.
Farmers report an excellent fall and winter work period with nearly all fields cleared for seeding and pruning. Pruning and spraying benefited from mild winter weather, and the outlook promises strong crops of all kinds as livestock remained in good condition despite hay shortages and high prices.
The Klamath Falls Klamath county parade float for the Portland Rose Festival is organized by a chamber of commerce committee led by Judge George T. Baldwin John Ellis and T W Stephens. They urge all residents to propose ideas to ensure the float represents the county’s resources.
Indians on the Uma tilla reservation will have all ponies dipped during May under a directive by Dr. W. McClure head of the Northwest Bureau of Animal Industry. The program aims to eradicate chang e among the horses with the Indian pony roundup at their expense, while the department of Indian affairs covers other costs.
California Northeastern progress shows track laying advancing toward Klamath Falls. By April the line reaches Dorris with two camps between Dorris and the Klamath River and 8,000 feet of swamp grade due to be completed by mid April.
Salem Governor Chamberlain received a chamber of commerce invitation to Seattle to welcome a fleet. He expressed desire to comply but said he could not yet commit due to multiple important matters awaiting attention.
A six year old Holstein from Mrs Honeyman’s Portland area farm produced 11 679 pounds of milk in ten months at the Corvallis college dairy with 466 60 pounds of butterfat. Net profit from feed and care totaled 123 34 after 40 00 invested per day. A Frakes herd Holstein near Scappoose yielded over 18000 pounds in a similar period and current freshening provides around 70 pounds daily.
Salem prepares for a major bar show with Jed Gilleens leading efforts. The finance committee reports strong support and aims to raise over 500 dollars plus prizes. More than 23 caps have been subscribed by local firms as prize contributions. Prominent horsemen plan to enter top quality entries for the April 4 event in Salem.
The railroad commission reports February fatalities total five with 26 injuries on state railroads. Passengers account for three deaths and 23 injuries, train men three injuries, and other employees two deaths. Estimated property loss in engines cars and tracks is 3600 dollars and one derailment occurred.
Salem F A Welch secretary of the state board of bench rushes to the state fair to promote the event. Postal advertising has been sent across the United States and a record number of visitors is expected. Clackamas Columbia Lane and Clatsop counties have requested large exhibit sections.
Saleom Negotiations are under way to establish a milk condensing plant at Brooks seven miles north of the city. Portland investors back the enterprise and will fund the plant once assured milk from 1000 cows can be secured. M L Jones at Lake Labish offers 300 cows for supply.
The Portland markets list varied prices including wheat clubs at 82 83c and bluestem around $4 85c, hay values from valley timothy No 1 at $17 per ton to alfalfa $12 18, and eggs at French ranch 15 16c per choice. Poultry meats show old hens 14 15c per lb and turkeys live 15 17c with dressed 16 20c. other produce includes apples up to $3.60 per box and cranberries $8 11 per barrel.
A gas explosion at Mine No 1 in Pacific Coal district traps 20 men, with a second blast leveling entrances and shaking town structures. Superintendent Briggs and foremen led a rescue crew, but fears rise that up to 60 may be deceased as the blaze rages below the 10th level and workers remain missing.
Unknown attacker planted dynamite under General Bulkley Wells bed at the Smuggler-Union Mining Co residence in Pandora two miles south of Telluride. The blast at 2 am Sunday injured Wells mildly as deputies and citizens search for clues. one man accused of threatening Wells is in custody. Wells, a notable figure in early 1900s labor disputes and tied to the Boise case against Western Federation of Miners officers, survived with scratches and hearing impairment.
A telegram from Charles E. Fee in Chicago informs the Southern Pacific general office that the Interstate Commerce Commission's action affecting Portland gateway and passenger rates via Portland to Seattle has been modified. The commission's objection concerns publication of through rates. revised tariffs will be issued soon, pleasing Portland and Southern Pacific stakeholders who saw earnings and prestige hurt by the prior ruling.
Abraham Ruef filed an affidavit asking Superior Judge Frank H. Dunne be removed from presiding over the Parkside franchise bribery cases. Ruef, co defendant with W I Brobeck G H Ambsen and Joseph Green, alleges bias and prejudice citing numerous instances of antipathy toward the defendants in previous trials.
In Worcester on March 20 a large hopgrowers meeting denounced the dumping of American surplus hops in England. The panel warned of vast quantities arriving soon and offered at 18 1/2 to 25 shillings per hundredweight, well below English prices.
Montgomery March 80 Judge Thomes G Jones of the United States court ruled Alabama penalty railied laws unconstitutional and that the easte claims by railroads do not violate the eleventh amendment. Several of the soclaims were also declared to be
Seismograph at Tabuyaca records thirty four shocks in 24 hours striking Chilapa Guerrero Mexico. Governor Flores reports many buildings leveled and the jail in Ometepec destroyed with 30 prisoners escaping while no lives were lost.
Victoria B C March 28 reports that polar drift is warming northern Canada and cool ing Asia, prompting calls for permanent frontier markers as latitudes shift. Mose B Uptworth of York England cites Alaska evidence supporting the claim.
In Juneau Alaska 800 striking miners are restrained from violence by a 20 man peace committee from the union. Tensions rise as delay in settlement continues and the company vows no return for current leaders.
San Francisco March 28 Paul Bignami the anarchist arrested yesterday for inciting to assassination and to destruction of the fleet stated he came to this country from Italy in 1904 before Acting Commissioner Crawford examining him. If true it affects federal deportation laws related to anarchists. Crawford has gone to Boston to check records. More anarchists will be arrested in the Latin quarter for vagrancy in coming days.
The paneer officials of the Northern and Pacific and Seo roads will issue special summer tourist rates of 60 for the regular trip from the Twin Cities to Seattle Tacoma Portland and other North Pacific Coast points. The regular Chicago to North Coast cities fare via the Twin Cities will be 72.50.
Thirty five thousand United Mine Workers in Missouri Arkansas Kansas Oklahoma and Texas will strike on April 1 after division vice presidents meeting. The action follows a recent decision and covers districts including the four states.
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